Lis Smith won't join de Blasio

Lis Smith, a former spokeswoman for Bill de Blasio’s transition and campaign, will not be joining the mayor’s team at City Hall, according to a report Thursday.

Wednesday was Smith’s last official day with de Blasio’s team, Capital New York reported, citing City Hall sources. Smith, who will be based in both New York and Washington, will return to working as a consultant for the Democratic Governors Association and Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, both of whom remained clients during her time with de Blasio.

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Smith gained headlines last month when it was reported that she was in a relationship with former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer, for whom she previously worked as a spokeswoman during his failed bid for New York comptroller in 2013.

De Blasio’s chief of staff said that Smith was contracted to work only through the transition.

“She did exemplary work and we are grateful for the support she provided. Now that the transition is concluding, she is returning to her work as a political consultant,” Laura Santucci told Capital New York.

Smith essentially confirmed her departure on Twitter on Thursday:

I’m so proud to have worked on @Billdeblasio’s historic campaign and I’m looking forward to seeing what he does as mayor.— Lis Smith (@Lis_Smith) January 2, 2014